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MONTHLY REMINDERS Sunday—Catechesis 9:15am, 5:15pm,

2nd & 4th Sunday-Baptism 1 pm

Mondays—Catechesis of GS 4:30pm, Exodus 6:30 pm

Tuesday—Glory & Praise 7pm

2nd Tues.—Catholic Council of Women 12 pm - Sept., Dec., March & May

Wednesday—Catechesis of GS, 6pm, Thursday— All Choir Practices,

Bible Study 10 am, Third Thursday— Senior Luncheon

First Friday—Holy Hour 3:30pm Saturday—RCIA, 3:00pm

May 6, 2012

Fifth Sunday

Of Easter

1214 Hamilton Street, Lockport, IL 60441

Phone— 815 838-2592 Fax— 815 838-2401

E-mail —church@saint-dennis.org Web - http://www.saint-dennis.org

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Saturday 4:30 pm Sunday 7:30 am, 9:15 am, 11:00 am

Daily Monday thru Friday 7:15 am (Changes to daily Mass may occur.

View page 2 for all changes.) Glory & Praise Tuesday 7:00 pm

SACRAMENTS Reconciliation: Sat. 3:30-4:15 pm or Appt.

Baptism Please call 815 838-2592 ext.123

to register and complete a ―Baptismal Request‖ form.

Marriage Please call 815 838-2592 ext.123 to

Register, at least six months in advance.

Parish Office Hours 8:30 am — 4:00 pm

PASTORAL STAFF

Pastor Rev. James Curtin

Associate Pastor Rev. Thomson Panakal

Pastoral Associates Deacon Rob Weierman Sr. Joanne Vallero, CSJ

Jackie Bedore

Music Director Patti Johnson

Healing Prayer Lorrie Murphy 708 301-5107 murphyfisch@comcast.net

Bulletin Editor Kim Cast

castaways@ameritech.net

1201 Washington St.

Lockport, IL 60441

815 838-4494

E-mail—school@saint-dennis.org

Principal—Lisa Smith

Dear Family,

Congratulations to our young adults who will receive the

Sacrament of Confirmation by Bishop Daniel Conlon on

Tuesday, May 8th at 7 pm. I ask that you pray for all those

receiving the Sacrament that the power of the Holy Spirit

may descend and release supernatural gifts upon them.

May their faith be strengthened and may they have the

courage to live their faith in their daily lives.

Please also pray for the 78 children who will receive the Sacrament of

Reconciliation on Friday, May 11th which will be ministered by Fr. Thomson,

Fr. Jim Lennon, and I. Following Reconciliation, our children will

receive the most precious gift of the Eucharist on Saturday, May 12th at

10am, noon and 2 pm. I know many of the children are so excited to

receive Jesus for the first time as the sacred body and blood of our Lord.

Congratulations to all parents and families of those receiving these

special sacraments.

In the Lord’s Love,

Fr. Jim Curtin

Our Mission Statement

St. Dennis is a welcoming, Spirit-led, Catholic Community called to be

disciples of Christ, servants of those in need and celebrators of God’s love.

We Welcome New Parishioners If you would like to join St. Dennis Parish or learn more about us,

please contact the parish office at 815 838-2592 x 123 or stop in to pick up a new parishioner packet.

We would like to welcome you to our parish family!

May 19, 2012 5:30 pm to 11:30 pm

St. Dennis Parish Center

Free bottle of wine for each table. Musical Entertainment

Table top raffles, $100 Raffle and more! Advance ticket sales only.

Seniors (55 & up) $15 54 & younger (must be 21) $20

Deadline for buying tickets is May 7th!

Tickets can be purchased after all Masses in the Narthex or contact Jane Lagger at 815-838-9753 or

janelagger@comcast.net

The St. Dennis Council of Catholic Women presents

The Woman at the Well

with Speaker Ann Burdzinski

Wednesday, May 9th at 6 pm in Narthex

Cost is $10, includes dinner & speaker

All women of St. Dennis and their guests are invited to an evening of friendship, spiritual growth

and great food.

RSVP to the Parish Office at 838-2592 by May 7th.

Albright, Rebecca Baez, Celene Barrett, Jacob Bedore, Hope Bollinger, Morgan Bruining, Hailey Cavalea, Roberta Chmielewski, Matthew Christensen, Kayleigh Clark, Kathryn Davidson, Carly Diamond, Joe Dick, Scott Fellers, Michelle Garcia, Justin Gauger, Bridget Grazioli, Nicole Griffin, Nathan Haas, Jessica Hanouw, Amy

Hecker, Lindsey Junkiert, Patrycja Kaczmarek, Abby Kozubowski, Craig Kramer, Brooke Kramer, Braden Lagger, Emma Lopez, Chris Maty, Nick Maty, Olivia Maxwell, Madeline Mc Manus, Molly McGinnis, Brendan Mondrella, Dan Mondrella, Nick Oesterreich, Luke Pattison, Mike Perry, Ryan Peterson, Haley Plebanek, Bethany

Pytlewski, Morgan Reed, Kylie Rimsnider, Jeff Rimsnider, Reid Robinson, Stephen Rozanski, Emily Savino, Gabriella Sheehan, Alex Sheehan, Margaret Skrobin, Jacob Starkey, Roman Sulich, Chris Sulich, Jacob Westbury, Dominick Wisowaty, Tiffany Wood, Brenden Wood, Jassenia Zaker, Andrew

Anderson, Daniel Baez, Ariana Bentley, Cristi Bodin, Madison Burkhart, Madison Bush, Tatum Carpenter, Jack Cochonour, Emma Crosby, Andrew DeLeon, Nicole DeVito, Anthony Diamond, Phoebe Dick, Sydney Dick, Allison Dick, Grace DiGiovanni, Anelise Donohue, Daniel Ehrenhaft, Kyle Espino, Alejandro Eversole, Mackenzie Ewert, Ryan Faybik, Michael Forbes, Emma Foster, Nolan Frieri, Francesca Galloy, Kennedy Gannon, Brenna

Congratulations to those who will be confirmed on May 8th

Gannon , Evan Garzon, Gael Gliwa, Grace Haas, Jacob Hasso, Michael Henderson, Audrey Keska, Norah Keska, Thomas Kesner-Barry, Lea Kielczynski, Brooke Kielczynski, John Kirchner, Michael Kois, Matthew Kube, Nora Kuffel, Jacqueline Leeney, Ashley Lewis, Gabriella Mackiewich, Kevin Majewski, Colin Margentina, Michael Mata, Lizette Maturin, Norah McEntee, Shane Merk, Matthew Michalek, Cheri Mladic, Joshua Morgan, Dylan

Morgan, Emma Murtaugh, Shannon Musial, Amanda Nommensen, Dylan O'Connor, Mackenzie Pearce, Conor Perez, Ramon Pericak, Maxwell Pesavento, Christian Polk, Vincent Pollos, Michael Posego, Jacob Rodrigues, Sophia Sass, Joshua Schiek, Ronald Schmutzler, Dylan Sedlacek, Kaitlyn Sheely, Colleen Silzer, Cody Silzer, Cole Sulich, Danielle Tanquilut, Megan Thompson, Kyla Vilcek, Dylan

Congratulations to those who will receive Reconciliation and First Communion

May 6, 2012 Mass Intentions

Thursday, May 10

7:15 am — Chuck Pastore by Marge & John Cankar,

Stan Jungles by Marge & John Cankar

Friday, May 11

7:15 am— Willie Tierney by Jim & family 7:00 pm — First Reconciliation

Saturday, May 12

10:00 am — First Eucharist 12:00 pm — First Eucharist 2:00 pm — First Eucharist

4:30 pm —Charlotte Diaz by children, Anne Mikalauskas

by family, Irene & William Griffiths by family, Michael Lyons by the Ramos family, Marion Beranek, Anniversary of Death by husband Del

Sunday, May 13

Sixth Sunday of Easter Mother’s Day

7:30am — Elaine Swiech by family, John Kausak by wife

Marie & family, Raymond Maranda, Birthday Remembrance by family, Bernadine Maranda by family, Marian Murphy by Linda Pastore

9:15am — Amy Hester by Pat Hester, Gloria Nowak, Birthday Remembrance by Mary Bell & family, Mary Jakubowski by daughter

11:00 am — John Pesavento Anniversary of Death by

family, Eva Garvey by St. Dennis School staff & students, Fred Ponce, Anniv. of Death by Valdez family

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Apr. 28/29 Collection (309 envelopes*) ..……….…....... $ 8,967 Weekly Auto Debit (94) .……………………………….…....… 2,706 Monthly Auto Debit-weekly aver. (125) ....……....…. 3,230 Total …………..…..…..…. $14,903 *$667 loose cash

Weekly Operating Expenses ……………………………………………….. $ 18,926

THANK YOU!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!

Please consider using auto debit in which your contribution is automatically withdrawn on a regular

basis. Call Kathy at 815 838-2592 ext. 121 to enroll.

PARISH CENTER DEBT……………………..…………... $ 32,196

Giving the Glory to God Renovation: (as of 4/30)

Total Pledged: $302,183

Number of families: 307

Payments received: $178,485

This week’s 2nd collection is for Debt Reduction.

Saturday, May 5

4:30pm — Cher Ramsden by Mary Curtin, Andre Bizub,

Anniversary of Death by family, May, Maurisak & Gubista families by family, Michael & Aniela Harla by family, Elmer Cargle, Anniversary of Death by Carol

Sunday, May 6

Fifth Sunday of Easter

7:30am — Raymond Maranda, Anniversary of Death by family, Sandy Bittenger, Anniversary of Death by friend in Plymouth, IN

9:15am — Arthur Ehling by the Ehling family, Elaine

Steinke by Georgene Bankroff, Tom Marchio by Jean & Ray Darin

11:00 am — James Frelichowski by your friends at Palos

Hospital Outpatient, Edna Snyder, Months Mind by Monos family, Maureen Troy by George Curtin family, Dominic Fracaro Anniversary of Death by Jack & Patti Pastore family

Monday, May 7

7:15 am — John Adelmann Jr., Birthday Remembrance

by Bob, Kathy & family

12:30 pm — Rosary in Adoration Chapel

Tuesday, May 8

7:15 am — St. Dennis Parish families

7:00 pm — Confirmation

Wednesday, May 9

7:15 am — Tom Marchio by Anthony Lapaso family, Gladys Paskiet by Family

8:15 am — School Mass

Readings for the Week

Today: Acts 9:26-31, 1 Jn 3: 18-24, Jn 15: 1-8 Mon: Acts 14:5-18, Jn 14:21-26 Tues: Acts 14:19-28, Jn 14:27-31a Wed: Acts 15:1-6, Jn 15:1-8 Thurs: Acts 15:7-21, Jn 15:9-11 Fri: Acts 15:22-31, Jn 15:12-17 Sat: Acts 16:1-10, Jn 15:18-21 Sun: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 1 Jn 4:7-10, Jn 15:9-17

This Week the Flame of Faith will burn in Memory of ….

Sophie Smego

by Frank & Cathy Smego

Please pray for those who are sick or suffering especially…

Mary Bollatino, Fr. Jim Curtin, Carol Spurlock, Carol Richards, Mary Trotta

SAVE THE DATE

Glory & Praise schedule May 8

th NO meeting, May 15

th

Dawn Cribari presents, May 22nd

Linda Sendra presents on ―Grief- her personal account,‖ Save the date July 31

st Fr. Paul

Burak Mass Habitat for Humanity Collection Our Habitat Service Team is going to Clarksdale, MS June 9-16. Monetary donations to help defray costs are greatly appreciated. Donations may be put in the collection basket or brought to the Parish Office during the coming weeks. Clearly mark ―HABITAT‖ on the envelope. Thank you for your support! Sweet Sunday May 13

th will be at St. Dennis! Pies & breads

will be for sale by parishioner Elaine Bice. 50% proceeds go to St. Dennis and 50% go to Catholic Charities’ MEND fund,

Youth Group Flower Sale on Mother’s Day May 13

th in the

Narthex. Senior Luncheon All seniors are invited to join us on Thurs-day, May 17th at noon. Enjoy a catered lunch and entertain-ment by the St. Dennis School Choirs presenting the musical "Cinderella". Please call Parish Office to RSVP by Monday,

May 14th at 815-838-2592 x 0. Cost is $7.00 at the door. Altar Servers Deacon Rob will have a training or refresher for all Grade 4-8 students of the parish on Friday, May 18th, 3:30 —5 pm in the Church. Contact the Office at 838-2592 x 0 if questions. Attention ALL Present and Past Servers, there will be a Special Blessing for you on May 20th @ 11am Mass by Father Jim. Please call or email Dana Massey if you will be there. 815-524-5954 or dnmssy@yahoo.com Club Dennis $100 raffle tickets are now on sale after Mass in the Narthex or Parish Office. Congratulations to D’Arcy Buick GMC, Mary Kay Tierney and Barbara Misialek who won our first early bird drawings of $200 each. Purchase a ticket today to enter our next early bird draw on May 7, and May 14. All proceeds benefit St. Dennis school children. Grand prize winners are drawn at Club Dennis on May 19

th.

Clothes for Haiti Ministry mtg Wed., May 23

rd, 6-8:45p.m. in

Fracaro Hall. We are making clothes & shrouds for the chil-dren of Haiti. Donations needed: used religious Christmas cards, men’s t-shirts, gently used/new pillowcases, sheets, fabric, fabric glue, bias tape, Velcro and elastic. Bring dona-tion to the Narthex Care Pantry bin on May 19

th & 20

th ONLY!

For more info, contact Christen Morris 815-838-2592 ext 114 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Join the St. Dennis Summer Mission in Clarksdale, MS June 9-June 16, 2012 Sign on ASAP Call or e-mail Sr. Joanne 838 2592 X110 sjvallero@saint-dennis.org.

CHECK OUT THE ST. DENNIS WEB SITE WWW.SAINT-DENNIS.ORG

Please pray for those who have entered into Eternal Life especially …

Joseph Burke, Albert M.J. Zolecki

BAPTISMS

Caleb Daniel Enarson

If you would like an inspirational gift for a friend or loved one or a 1st Communion or Confirmation gift? Please call anytime, we would be happy to help you. Do you have old rosaries, chaplets, beads or Holy Medals? The beads are used to make rosaries for those beginning their

journey to wholeness through healing prayer, as well as to encourage people to pray the rosary. Holy medals are re-purposed and provide another avenue of prayer. If you would like to donate the above items, please place them in the basket in narthex or call Kim 815 560-2468 or Mary 815 838-2592 for more info. We also repair rosaries at no charge. Check out our Ministry on the St. Dennis Website.

St. Dennis Gift Card Program Stop by the gift card table and check out our new vendors – Groupon, Berkots and many more…..Need gift cards during the week? Gift

cards are available on Thursday mornings in the Parish Center from 8 to 9 a.m. and Friday mornings in the school library from 8 to 9 a.m. If you have questions or to place a special order, contact scripinfo@comcast.net or (815) 836-0661.

Thank you to all our parishioners & friends for

your help & support of the “Cinderella” Musical

from the Cinderella cast!